Carleton Bands
Carleton Middle School currently has 3 performing ensembles. The 6th grade band, the cadet band and the concert band.
Incoming 6th graders will automatically be placed in the 6th grade band. Students that are first time band students, or returning to band after 6th grade may also be placed in this group if necessary.
The Cadet band is comprised of students that successfully completed the 6th grade band. The cadet band may or may not attend MSBOA band festival. That determination will be made by the band director once the group and instrumentation has been determined. Students of any grade may be placed in this band.
The Concert band is comprised of students that have successfully completed at least1 year of middle school band and have auditioned to participate in this high level ensemble. The concert band is the most advanced performing band at Carleton.
Incoming 6th graders will automatically be placed in the 6th grade band. Students that are first time band students, or returning to band after 6th grade may also be placed in this group if necessary.
The Cadet band is comprised of students that successfully completed the 6th grade band. The cadet band may or may not attend MSBOA band festival. That determination will be made by the band director once the group and instrumentation has been determined. Students of any grade may be placed in this band.
The Concert band is comprised of students that have successfully completed at least1 year of middle school band and have auditioned to participate in this high level ensemble. The concert band is the most advanced performing band at Carleton.
Solo & Ensemble
Students in the 7th and 8th grade have the opportunity to perform at the annual MSBOA District XVI Solo and Ensemble Festival held in late January or Early February each year. Students prepare and perform a solo or small ensemble for a judge and receive a rating and comment sheet. Students earning a first or second division will be awarded a medal.
Honors Bands
Outside of our regular school day, students have the opportunity to be nominated to participate in several honors bands including the MSBOA District XVI Honors band and the CYE Detroit Symphony Orchestra Honors Band.